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Gurugram, 16th February 2023: M3M Foundation, in association with Agastya International Foundation, organised a science exhibition “Parwaaz” at Government Girls Senior School Ghamroj, Gurugram. The exhibition was driven by more than 1000 children present. 50 students displayed their work from various science education endeavours undertaken as part of their journey in collaboration with the M3M Foundation and Agastya International.

The exhibition started with the ribbon cutting by Dr. Payal Kanodia, Trustee, M3M Foundation, Smt. Sheel Kumari, District Project Coordinator, Mr. Manvir Singh, Sarpanch of Ghamroj, Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, M3M President, school’s teachers and principals were present.

The students displayed their models and were confident while explaining their models to other students. All the students who displayed their models were motivated by various obstacles and problems they have seen in their society and villages. Many kids came up with different solutions on how they can make their village a smart village, another student came up with a solution on how we can prevent accidents while driving with his innovative obstacle avoidance car, and so on.

More than 50 children from different schools under this program have showcased their learning in the following narratives, Jharokha, Aah! Aha! Ha-Ha!, Main Bhi Creative, Bazooka ki Udaan, Boojho to Jaane, and Question Tree are a few examples. The culmination of the annual process is planned as a day-long event full of learning and exposure through various activities and interactions like a rocket-making competition too.

Speaking about this amazing exhibition, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Trustee, of M3M Foundation said, “When children show so much effort and enthusiasm, it feels so proud. We have always encouraged young talented students to show interest in various science-related projects. We are glad our partnership with Agastya International Foundation has been fruitful. We collectively can help boost the interest in science in children.”

The best 3 projects were awarded post the exhibition. The first prize was awarded to Prince Kumar of GSSS Badshahpur, Sohna, and Gurgaon, who designed a smart village outfitted with technologies to assist villagers in saving energy and improving rainwater harvesting and farming. Subham Kumar and Amit Kumar, GSSS Badshahpur, Sohna, Gurgaon, came in second place. They represented an amazing solution for government officials- a QR code for houses that will help people to know the details of their houses, in an emergency, their numbers are also available. Home-helping robots by Parv, GSSS Badshahpur, Sohna, Gurgaon, and obstacle-avoiding cars by Yug, GBSS Badshahpur High School, Sohna, Gurgaon, tied for third place.

These young talents will be supported by the M3M Foundation and Agastya International Foundation for special training and learning classes where they can learn better, build more amazing models, and make India proud.

Bengaluru, 16th February 2023: Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), inaugurated the Media Club which was unveiled by Dr. Dilip Naik, MAHE, MLR Campus, and Mr. S.P. Kar, the Director of the Directorate of PR, Media & social media MAHE, on 13th February 2023. The Media Club aims to provide a platform for deliberation and knowledge-sharing among students and to provide exposure to the media, encouraging and motivating them to be involved in media activities.

The event was presided by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore Dean Dr Ashita Uppoor, Dr Junaid Amhed, Associate Dean MCODS, Dr. Premalatha Shetty, Associate Dean MCODS. Dr Arati, Dr. Nandita, and Mr. Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer of KMC Hospitals Mangalore were present at the event and Student teams also facilitated Spot Photography; different student teams received awards from the dignitaries.

Dr. Dilip Naik, MAHE, MLR Campus said “such events serve as an impetus to promoting knowledge among the students. He also added that the influence of social media in society is growing and that students can become an ambassador of the institute by promoting various activities on the media platforms.”

Chief Guest Mr. S.P. Kar said “Media plays a crucial role in modern society; it will enable students to express their ideas and talents. He shared insights on global media trends and how technology plays a vital role in society. He also said this is one of the opportunities to showcase the skills and knowledge acquired by our students.

He further concluded that “The achievements of our students and our consistent effort in developing the budding professionals has resulted in MAHE as an international educational brand”.

Bengaluru (India), 14th February 2023: CMR University (CMRU), a leading university in Bengaluru with a vision ‘To nurture creative thinkers who will drive positive global change’ has announced the launch of a Global Open Innovation Challenge – CAUSE 2023 as a part of their flagship event ‘Design Thinking Day’ (DTD) to be held on Friday, 17 March 2023 at the Lakeside Campus, Bengaluru, India. This challenge will be hosted by the Department of Common Core Curriculum (DCCC) and is aimed to create an international platform to encourage students to come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using the design thinking process. Through ‘Cause 2023’, CMR University invites students from across the globe to think about problems that they see locally in their communities and cities for which they could come up with sustainable solutions that have a global impact. The final date to register for ‘Cause 2023’ is Friday, 24 February 2023 (Click here to register).

The competition has two main categories for student participation: K-12 institutions and higher educational institutions. Any student from grades 5 to 12 and any student pursuing their undergraduate/postgraduate program, from anywhere in the world can participate. This competition is however not open to working professionals. Students can participate in teams of a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 6 members on the ‘Cause 2023’ website.

“Through CMR University’s Common Core Curriculum, we intend to prepare our students for a future they do not know, for jobs that do not exist today, and for all of life’s challenges. We firmly believe that the most important leadership competency required to thrive in the 21 century is problem-solving. We want our flagship annual event ‘Design Thinking Day’ to be an international platform for students to come together, collaborate, and create sustainable solutions to human-centric real-world problems that they deeply care about and celebrate the spirit of innovation.” said Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy, Provost of CMR University.

Students can register for the challenge before Friday, 24 February 2023. The final date for submitting their projects (Solution Pitch) is Tuesday, 28 February 2023. Selected teams will get a chance to showcase their projects on Design Thinking Day, where they will present and interact with the Jury. Winners from this round will further get an opportunity to pitch their idea to the Superstar Jury. The selected teams will then enter ‘Ground Zero’, which is the finale of the ‘Cause 2023’ Global Innovation Challenge. Winners will be awarded a cash prize from a prize pool of over INR. 1,00,000 / USD 1,500. The Jury will comprise global innovators, changemakers, experts, and venture funders, and industry leaders with whom the participants will have an opportunity to network and get feedback.

Delhi, February 14, 2023: Orchids The International School (OIS), the leading K12 school chain in India, has announced the launch of its first branch in Delhi at Dwarka 19. To be known as Orchids The International School, the institute is built on a vast area of 2.65 acres and has a student strength of 1000+. A residential school with hostel facilities for both girls and boys, the school comes with the best-in-class amenities where students can explore and hone their skills in various activities, including Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance, Instruments, Theatre, Public Speaking, Personality Development, and many more.

The school has classes from Nursery to Grade XII and will follow the CBSE curriculum. Orchids The International School, Dwarka 19, will focus on experiential learning, STEAM, and multiple intelligence pedagogy, with a significant focus on project-based learning and physical education. The school will also provide special attention for children with special needs with the help of shadow teachers to show diversity and inclusion and specifically designed programs for them.

“We are focused on providing Indian education with an international approach. With the continuous evolution of the education sector, it becomes important to ensure that children are future-ready. Orchids The International School offers a unique curriculum that includes Horticulture, Public Speaking, Robotics, Financial Literacy Program, and Astronomy, along with being the best in class infrastructure. The focus on extracurricular activities ensures the holistic development of all our students while upholding their moral values. We are happy to begin our new school in the city, and we look forward to shaping young minds and training them for excellence”, said Ms. Rachna Juneja, Principal – Orchids The International School, Dwarka Sector 19 – Delhi.

The campus will provide best-in-class sports facilities to students who are sports enthusiasts, including Basketball Court, Football Ground, Volleyball Court, Skating Rink, Table Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Archery, Athletics Track, Board Games, and Taekwondo. The emergency facilities, including hospitals, are in close proximity to ensure the safety and security of all the students.

By Sushma Sharma, Director – Career Success Strategy, Veative Group

“The world of work is constantly changing and evolving. From the era of specialization and hyper-specialization wherein employees had defined roles focusing on a specific task or domain, the working landscape has come a long way. Today, it’s not uncommon for employees to take on a variety of tasks and have a diverse set of skills. Interestingly, future careers are expected to be led by a higher level of cross-functionality and a multidisciplinary system of working. A recent report by the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025, most jobs will require a blend of technical, social, and emotional skills.

The way forward: a multidisciplinary approach

Albert Einstein once said, “All religions, arts, and sciences are branches from the same tree.” Specialization has long been emphasized in higher education. The majority of students, including those who have not yet enrolled in college, are aware that after taking core classes, they would have to study a particular field of interest. While specialization has paved the way for in-depth exploration to build on expertise in a field, the current career landscape takes it a step further. It demands a heightened synergy between streams and subjects to synthesize concepts from other fields to prepare students for the world of work in a better way. The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) also emphasizes the importance of incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to education. The NCF 2022 (National Curriculum Framework) proposes to implement the features of NEP for the holistic development of children from an early age. The inclusion of stimulating experiences for a child’s development in varied dimensions – cognitive, social-emotional, along with physical, will enable them to gain precious skills required in the world of work later.

Connecting the dots between streams

It has been increasingly recognized that students need the best of both worlds when they are preparing for the future. For instance, STEM graduates may hold mastery in their subject but lack business and project management skills, such as leadership and communication. All kinds of roles will require essential skills such as logical reasoning, critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical behavior. The increasing dependability on technology and automation across industries translates to higher demand for candidates that can combine technical expertise with business acumen and creative abilities. Many professions such as data science use a combination of technical skills (such as programming and statistical analysis) and domain-specific knowledge (such as business or healthcare) to analyze and interpret large datasets. Similarly, UX design combines design, psychology, and technology skills to create user-friendly and intuitive products and interfaces. It is important for individuals to be adaptable and open to learning new skills and knowledge areas in order to stay competitive and relevant in a rapidly changing job market. NEP has emphasized the dissolution of a strict demarcation between streams and that students should be offered more flexibility in choosing subjects. The way subjects are taught in an integrated manner at the foundational stage needs to make space for different combinations to inculcate dynamic skill sets in students.

Emerging careers

Interdisciplinary approach to learning encourages students to bring together knowledge and skills from different disciplines. Some emerging careers that require an integrative approach to learning include:

Renewable energy engineers: They use a combination of technical skills, such as electrical engineering and renewable energy technologies, and non-technical skills such as project management and communication, to design and implement renewable energy systems.

Social media manager: They apply a combination of marketing skills, such as content creation and social media strategy, and technical skills, such as data analysis and social media platform management, to manage a company’s social media presence and engage with customers.

Robotics engineers: They use technical skills, such as programming and mechanical engineering, and non-technical skills, such as problem-solving and project management, to design and build robots and automated systems.

Biomedical engineer: Biology and engineering expertise is combined with non-technical skills, such as project management and communication, to develop medical devices and technologies.

To ensure that students have a common thread running through science, business and humanities, we must focus on creating linkages between all three disciplines. Tomorrow’s employers will value collaboration. A report by the McKinsey Global Institute predicts that there will be a growing demand for hybrid jobs that combine technical and non-technical skills, such as data analysts who can also communicate effectively with business stakeholders. Thought leaders from various disciplines must work together to find solutions to the complicated issues we currently face, such as climate change, the pandemic, or the role of artificial intelligence. We can put diverse spaces in perspective by combining several streams, helping the young workforce to achieve success in the dynamic job market of the future.

With the careers of the future involving a blend of different skills and knowledge domains, the education industry needs to step up in order to prepare students for success. This may involve integrative learning experiences that help learners develop the skills and proficiency necessary to be flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing employment market.

Mumbai, 10 February 2023: CollegeDekho, India’s largest higher education services ecosystem has won the award for the ‘Best Enrollment & Admissions Management Solutions of the Year’ at the recently concluded Education Innovation Summit & Awards 2023, held in Bengaluru. After their win in the last year’s edition of the same awards in 2022, CollegeDekho’s positive impact on the higher education ecosystem and value proposition proved critical in ensuring this victory for a second consecutive time.

Since 2015, CollegeDekho has guided over 85 lakh students while successfully ensuring 1.3 lakh admissions, across all its platforms. They began with a vision to create a globally trusted student guidance ecosystem. The company has a unique and innovative Common Application Form (CAF) platform where students can apply to multiple colleges with a single click. Students also benefit from CollegeDekho’s website which offers various information on more than 35,000 colleges and universities across the country. Along with its offerings for students, CollegeDekho also helps more than 1500 colleges with their student recruitment.

On receiving the award for the category of ‘Best Enrollment & Admissions Management Solutions of the Year’, Ruchir Arora, CEO & Co-Founder, CollegeDekho, expressed his excitement and said, “We are delighted to receive this title twice in a row, which is a testimony of our hard work and goal-oriented vision to create a globally trusted student guidance ecosystem. This motivates us to continue our mission of guiding students from across the country on various higher education-related choices that not only open avenues for their employability but also match their interest and capability.”

In the past year, CollegeDekho has increased its workforce and made key additions to its senior leadership. The company also made strategic acquisitions which have enabled CollegeDekho to strengthen its existing offerings while opening up avenues to explore newer opportunities to positively affect the lives of students. The value proposition of the company has also led existing investors to double down on their investment by pumping USD 9 million into the company.

Kolkata, 9 February 2023: Gurunanak Institute of Technology, under the JIS group, hosted a meet-and-greet session with the lead actor of the upcoming Bengali movie “LSD: Laal Suitcase ta Dekhechen,” Soham Chakraborty, along with director Sayantan Ghoshal and music director Savvy, at the college campus on Wednesday evening. The session was attended by thousands of students of Guru Nanak College Campus and they enjoyed interacting with the star cast throughout the time.

The movie promises to deliver an engaging dark comedy with many twists and turns. Other actors in the movie include Kanchan Mallick, Sourav Chakraborty, Avijeet Guha, Labony Sarkar, and others in key roles. The film highlights the implication of drug addiction and how it destroys the young generation. A dark comedy in itself is an intriguing genre and is based on a very relevant issue that is a cause of serious concern. Shot in real locations the movie has potentially all the spices for preparing a perfect entertainer along with its social message. Both the actors were cordial to the college students and answered most of the questions with a smile on their faces which won the heart of the audience present there.

Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director of JIS Group mentioned, “As an educational institution our foremost duty is to guide the students on a path that leads to a successful future. Hence, it was absolutely amazing to witness the lead cast of a Bengali movie that promises to bring up a relevant issue and guide youngsters to a safe path for themselves.”

New Delhi, February 08, 2023: To bridge the gap between India-specific public policy content and material, the Indian School of Public Policy today announced the opening of its new research center – The Case Study Centre. The center will serve as a hub for rigorous and cutting-edge policy research, driving innovation and thought leadership in the field of public policy with curated Indian content from the national, state, and local government levels. The research center will provide a platform for faculty, students, and policy practitioners to collaborate and tackle complex policy challenges in Indian contexts through data-driven and evidence-based research.

The Case Study Centre will produce case studies covering a wide range of issues in public policy, administration, and governance with a very Indian focus. By converting the tensions and dilemmas faced by policymakers into teaching material, the center provides public policy professionals with a rich repository of real-life policy problems they can analyze, solve, and learn from.

Additionally, ISPP has taken a step forward to enhance the school’s intellectual capital and support its vision to create impactful solutions for India’s most pressing policy challenges through the appointment of three senior faculty members across ‘Sarkar, Samaaj and Bazaar’ (Government, Academia and Corporates) respectively.

Dr. O P Agarwal, Professor Krishna K Ladha, and Mr. Ajay Khanna, who have over 130 years of combined experience, bring their diverse experiences and skill sets to take ISPP to higher levels across academic and research programs.

Dr. O P Agarwal joined as Professor of Practice and Advisor, Case Study Centre. He is teaching the Urban domain at ISPP, among others. Dr. O P Agarwal is one of India’s leading figures in urbanization, infrastructure, and urban transport. Till recently, he was CEO of World Resources Institute 2017-2022, after a 6-year stint with the World Bank. In his 28 years as an IAS officer from 1979-2007, he also served as Joint Secretary (Training) from 2000-2005 in the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training. Dr. Agarwal has a Ph.D. in Transport Economics from IIT Delhi, a Master’s degree in Transportation and Technology Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras.

Professor Krishna Ladha joined as Professor at ISPP. He has been visiting faculty since 2020 and taught ISPP Scholars two courses on Game Theory, and Business and Government. Since 1980, he has been teaching Game Theory, Business and Government, Microeconomics, Public Policy, Social Choice Theory,

and Management of Societies at one or more of Washington University in St. Louis, New York University, University of Chicago, University of Mississippi, and Helsinki School of Business. In India, he has taught at IIM Calcutta, MDI, IIM Kozhikode, and Goa Institute of Management. He has published in the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Social Choice and Welfare, and Public Choice. He is a recipient of the Duncan Black Prize for the best paper published in the Public Choice journal in 1991. Prof Ladha has a Ph.D. in Economics from Carnegie-Mellon University, an MBA from IIM Calcutta, and an MSc in Pure Mathematics from the University of Calcutta.

Ajay Khanna joined as Professor of Practice and Advisor, Careers recently. He would be teaching Scholars about Public Policy, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement. He is a leader in Public Affairs & Public Policy, Advocacy, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Leadership, and Strategic advisory with a demonstrated history of working across industry sectors with strong global connections. Over a 43-year career, he spent 27 years with CII (Confederation of Indian Industry). As head of the IBEF (India Brand Equity Foundation 2002-2006), he led engagements with the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos and has participated in the WEF Davos annual meetings for the last 35 years. After a stint with Accenture, he joined the Jubilant Bhartia Group in 2009 where he is currently Group’s Global Strategic Advisor & Ombudsperson. In 2008 he co-founded PAFI (Public Affairs Forum of India). He has been a member of several high-level Government delegations, committees, and task-forces of the World Economic Forum. Ajay graduated in Commerce from Shriram College of Commerce & has a Degree in Law from the University of Delhi

World University of Design hosts the Vietnam-India International Exhibition and Workshop – ‘VIIEW’ : Beyond and Beneath Art Exchange’ at the campus by bringing together 12 Vietnamese and 17 Indian Artists from February 4th to 13th, 2023 curated by Prof Rajan Shripad Fulari, Dean, School of Visual Arts, WUD.

Dean Phan Quan Dung from Van Lang University, Vietnam and Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The artists workshop started from Monday, February 6th, 2023 at WUD Campus in the grand opening in the presence of well known artists and art lovers. Vietnam-India International Exhibition and Workshop – ‘VIIEW’ inaugurated by the honorable Vice Chancellor of World University of Design, Prof (Dr) Sanjay Gupta in the gracious presence of eminent senior artists Deepak Shinde, Yusuf, Prem Singh and Phan Quan Dung, Dean, School of Art and Design with Nguyen DAC Thai, Associate Dean, Van Lang University, Vietnam. And the exhibition of created art works by all artists and senior faculty members will be inaugurated by DCM, Minister Counsellor, Dr. Do Thanh Hai from Vietnam Embassy will be pleased as Chief Guest at Art Konsult, Hauz Khas, New Delhi from Sunday, February 12th, 2023 to Tuesday, February 14th, 2023

“After a successful stint at the first chapter of VIIEW at Van Lang University, Vietnam in November 2022 the two universities are coming together once again with the vision and mission to promote Art and Design that are an integral part of the cultural heritage of both the nations. The event is designed to bring together artists from the two countries as well as faculty members and academia from the two universities to shed light on creativity and innovation in fine arts” told Prof (Dr) Sanjay Gupta, Honorable Vice Chancellor of World University of Design, Sonipat. And this initiative has been taken by Mr. Binoy Varghese who himself is a renowned painter and the director of The Kekkeyellam Foundation.

“The workshop is themed around UNEXPLORED SPACES, a curatorial project which proposes both Indian and Vietnamese artists to liberally interpret their own creative endeavors in art with specific importance to the tangible practice of painting. The International art camp is intended to be a venue for going beyond and beneath art exchange of ideas on Unexplored Spaces and contexts prevailing in each artist’s creative work and thought process. The concept of space has always been an area of creative encounter ever since the origin of images in human life. The persistence, enunciation and manifestations of space is the essential force of all the visual and non-visual expressions throughout the ages. Space plays a vital role in the physical and metaphysical forms of human existence,” remarked curator of the exhibition Prof Fulari, Dean, SoVA-WUD.

Adding value and expertise to this 10-days programme will also be present leading Indian Artists whom the World University of Design has honored with the WUD-Critics’ Choice Awards along with the own artists/faculty members and some eminent artists like Deepak Shinde – Mumbai,  Yusuf – Bhopal, Prem Singh – Chandigarh, Ananda Moy Banerji, Kavita Nayar, Binoy Varghese, Dharmendra Rathore, Ajay Kumar Samir, Sangeet Gupta, Shuchi Khanna, Durga Khaintola. Artist faculty members from WUD are Suresh Kumar, Sumit Sarkar, Prashant Patil and Megha Katyal and the event convener is Dr Preeti Yadav, coordinator are Akanksha Wadhwani, Aparna Gwande, Simerpreet Sokhi, Devrath Joshi along with special performances are being organised by Dr. Parul Purohit Vats, Dean, School of Performing Arts.

Ready to welcome the Vietnamese contingent to India, Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Vice-Chancellor) also says, “We had an enriching experience in Vietnam during the first chapter of VIIEW : Beyond and Beneath Art Exchange and welcomed the talented artists and faculty members from Vietnam to our campus. I am euphoric to see our university as the nucleus of this new verse in the realm of art and culture. We are creating a nexus of young throbbing brains to uninhibitedly exchange views.“

San Jacinto, CA, February 07, 2023 — Fulton Books author, Darrell Hensel, a children’s book author from a town forty-five minutes east of Los Angeles, has completed his most recent book, “Muffin Toppin’ It to School”: a lovely illustration that teaches young readers a few basics in waking up to a new day and getting ready for an exciting adventure.

Hensel shares, “This book is a creation of a fun, exciting, and innovative way to teach children some of life’s essential and basic fundamental steps of getting their day started. Mr. Muffin, Muffin Topping It to School was written in a way which similarly reflects that of the famous Dr. Suess, setting an example for newer generations using my quirky own style with a play on words that can easily be understood.”

Published by Fulton Books, Darrell Hensel’s picture book is great material for toddlers and kids to enjoy and learn from. With amusing wordplay and vibrant illustrations throughout the pages, the young learner will be hooked and entertained while knowing a few essentials in life.

Readers who wish to experience this well-written work can purchase “Muffin Toppin’ It to School” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

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